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Transition Era

Also simply called the "Transition", this is the time period between the 80s and 90s, from 1989 to 1991, possibly very early 1992. This corresponds with the administration of George Bush. The Cold War was over, but the 90s had not started yet since Bill Clinton was not yet in office. Cartoons of the time period were Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (along with their live-action movies) at the height of their popularity, the Nicktoons like Dough, Ren and Stimpy,and Rugrats, Captain Planet, and the latest Super Mario brothers cartoons to name a few. USA's cartoon express was still stubbornly hanging on though. This was also when music made a change from the 80s "hair bands" to the Seattle Sound and the grunge scene. Hip hop and rap were becoming more mainstream. The fashion was somewhat of a hybrid with 80s and 90s, neon colors remaining popular. This is also the same time that The Simpsonsfull length episodes premiered on the young FOX Network.
The Transition Era was awkward for all involved due to the drastic changes that occured. This has not occured before and so far not since.
Transition Era by New English December 29, 2008
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transitioner 

A person who undergoes gender transition, for whatever reasons. Compare to detransitioner.
It's difficult to meet people who accept my past as a transitioner.
transitioner by jhreprhte January 29, 2020

Transitioner 

One who makes lipsync videos with a variety of interesting camera tricks. These videos are most popular on the video sharing app musical.ly (now tiktok).
Friend 1: Did you see that cool video where the guy did all these cool tricks with his phone while lip syncing?
Friend 2: Hell yeah I did! He is such a great transitioner!
Transitioner by gabefrnz January 27, 2020

transitioner 

Someone who enters into a new relationship without completely cutting ties with or ending the previous relationship.
"That guys a transitioner, he's still talking to his ex everyday while he's seeing a new girl"
transitioner by Kikik October 15, 2013

Transitioner 

A person who dates multiple people in multiple different relationships, all of whom discovers they’re trans
Did you hear about Rhianna? She has dated four people, all of them came as trans men! She’s a total transitioner!

Utility beer 

Utility beer is the beer you keep around for the day-to-day moments when beer is a necessity to assist in pedestrian activities (golf, plumbing, yardwork, babysitting, staff meetings, Zoom calls). For the beer snob it is the beer you save for neighbors when they drop in at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday. It is differentiated from the actual high-end beer you save for special events, holidays, and special tastings.
Person 1: Dave, did you bring along those hazy craft IPA's so we could drink while cleaning Lyle's pool?
Person 2: Nope. I just have a bunch of utility beer that Steve dumped on me. Good enough for this. It is only 10:30 a.m.
Utility beer by lakeshore February 1, 2022
Word of the Day on August 10, 2026
Police activity, especially of the non-productive type i.e. The act of setting up and patrolling speed traps, harassing or arresting people based on appearance (racial profiling), breaking up parties, any sort of cannabis bust, etc.
"Did you see all the cops on highway 6? They are oinking hard!"

"I hope Johnny doesn't get caught with his bag of weed, the pigs are oinking"
Oinking by DontDrinkSoda June 29, 2013
Word of the Day on August 9, 2026